Streaky Bay
Duck Ponds
Duck Ponds at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
284
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Duck Ponds.
Duck Ponds (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
Duck Ponds has roughly 284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Duck Ponds scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Duck Ponds's population at 284, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
284
Median age
46
Family households
76%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
284
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Duck Ponds.
Local schools for Duck Ponds
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Government School Catchment
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln Primary School
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Duck Ponds.
- What is the Duck Ponds postcode?
- Duck Ponds is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Duck Ponds?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Duck Ponds?
- There are 8 schools serving Duck Ponds on this page, including Port Lincoln High School, Port Lincoln Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Duck Ponds?
- Duck Ponds has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Duck Ponds?
- Duck Ponds is close to Hawson, Boston, Fountain, Tulka, Tulka North.
- What is the population of Duck Ponds?
- Duck Ponds has approximately 284 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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